Settlement change Flashcards
What are the different function types of settlements?
residential - lots of housing, often commuter towns
market town - centre for trading goods, usually in well accessible area
strategic - histroically providing protection from attacks, on a hill or next to a meander
industrial
tourist - rely on the tourists that visit the place for certain characteristics
How did the function of Benidorm change
developed as a defensive function on a hill
turned into a fishing port due to its coastal location
became a tourist destination when roads were built in the area
What are the causes of rural depopulation?
limited job opportunities, as fishing and farming industries are in decline
young people are attracted to the cities, go there for further education and rarely return due to limited jobs
poor transport links to the area
What are the impacts of rural depopulation?
reduction in pollution from old industries mean biodiversity can flourish
services like shops and school are forced to close down due to them not being profitable
unattractive, abandoned buildings left to decay
leaves an isolated ageing population
increased costs per head for public utilities
What is counter-urbanisation and what are its causes?
movement of population from urban areas to rural area
causes:
- discontent with city life: pollution, house prices, personal security
- people use cars more so they can access their workplaces
What are the impacts of counter-urbanisation
positive:
- old derelict buildings are transformed into habitable housing, improves the look of the area
- more people using shops and schools so they are less likely to close
negative:
- congestion and pollution due to people that still work in urban area
- increase housing demand, which increases prices, make it hard for locals to buy houses
- new houses may be built which may damage the area
What changes have undergone to the Isle of Skye’s population?
population decreased by 10% between 1991 and 2001, due to poor job opportunities and poor connection to mainland Scotland
Skye’s population is now increasing due to the construction of Skye Bridge in 1995 and more ferry connections to mainland Scotland
